Crimea has long been called the pearl of Europe. The temperate climate and subtropics are uniquely combined here, forming special natural features. On the territory of Crimea there are mountains, plains, seas, lakes, bays, forests, steppes, volcanoes and mud hills.

Geographically, Crimea is located in the south of Ukraine at the same latitude as the south of France and the north of Italy. The outlines of the peninsula are peculiar. Some people think that it looks like a flying bird, some see a heart, and others have an association with a bunch of grapes.

Looking at the map of Ukraine, the Crimean peninsula is immediately visible. In the middle of the blue sea space, a quadrangle of land stands out, where Tarkhankut protrudes on one side, and the Kerch Peninsula on the other. A narrow strip of the Kerch Strait separates Crimea from the Taman Peninsula, which is part of the Krasnodar region of Russia.

On all sides, Crimea is washed by the seas: the Black and Azov. If it were not for the narrow Perekop Isthmus connecting Crimea to the mainland, the region would have become a full-fledged island.

The Autonomous Republic of Crimea is a region of Ukraine. The northern administrative border runs along Lake Sivash and the Perekopsky shaft. The Arbat Spit in the northeast divides Crimea and the Kherson region. In the opposite part is the hero city of Sevastopol. By the way, it has republican subordination and is isolated from the Autonomous Republic of Crimea on most economic issues.

The center of business and cultural life of the region is the city of Simferopol. It is located in the very center of the peninsula and connects all routes between the cities of Crimea. Thanks to the geographical location of the peninsula, its border position between Europe and Asia, Crimea has become a crossroads on the paths of various peoples and civilizations. That is why there are so many historical and cultural monuments in the region.

The area of ​​Crimea is more than 25 thousand square meters. kilometers, which is quite a lot for the peninsula. For comparison: this is larger than Israel, Lebanon or Cyprus.

The nature of the peninsula is extremely diverse, at least due to the combination of 3 climatic zones. The land is favorable for agriculture, and the sea coast is very convenient.

As for the relief of Crimea, its flat part differs little from the neighboring regions of Ukraine. The western part passes into the limestone ledges of Tarkhankut, and in the east the hilly ranges of Kerch begin. The famous Crimean mountains stretch from Sevastopol to Feodosia in three ridges. Their length is 150 kilometers. The northern slopes of the mountains are smooth and gentle, while the southern slopes are sharp and steep. The highest point in Crimea is Mount Roman Kosh (1545 meters).

The total length of the coastline is more than 1000 km. The largest bays on the Black Sea coast are Karnitsky, Kalamitsky and Feodosiya. On the shores of the Azov Sea - Sivash, Arbatsky and Kazantipsky.

Crimea- a very promising destination for travelers who prefer to combine a beach holiday with extreme sports on steep climbs, as well as exploring ancient historical monuments and enjoying picturesque nature.

Crimea on the world map and Russia

Being one of the most beautiful peninsulas on the planet, Crimea is famous unique relief And nature.

Where is it located and what is the climate?

The Crimean peninsula is located on the territory and extends far into, and is washed on the eastern side. Its area is very small, but it is full of districts whose names have been known since childhood.

In the eastern part the Crimean peninsula is located Feodosia, Koktebel and Sudak, on South tourists are pleased with Yalta and Alushta, in the West- Evpatoria and Saki, and in the central region– Simferopol and Bakhchisarai. Finally, the Kerch Peninsula is developed in terms of tourism, which can be found in the western part Crimea.

The extreme points of Crimea: in the north - the Perekop Isthmus, by which it is connected to the mainland, in the south - Cape Sarych, in the west - Cape Kara-Mrun, in the east - Cape Fonar, located on the Kerch Peninsula.

The climate map of the peninsula is divided into two regions - the northern part is dominated by continental, features appear in the south subtropical climate. On average, in January the temperature is +1-4°C, +24°C. Summers here are dry and hot, and winters are mild and rainy.

Natural resources

The landscape of Crimea is quite diverse and is divided into two zones: steppe, which occupies most of its territory (about 70%), as well as mountain, located in the center and closer to the south.

The peninsula is washed by two seas and also has more than 50 salt lakes, 257 rivers(the largest are Salgir, Alma, Belbek). Thanks to its unique location, nature is perfectly preserved here, which is available in the Crimean, Yalta, Kazantip and Karadag reserves.

How to get there?

Most travelers arrive in Crimea by air, landing in Simferopol. It is also possible to inexpensively get to the peninsula by ferry from mainland Russia through the Kerch Strait, by bus from the cities of the Krasnodar Territory (Novorossiysk, Gelendzhik or), by train to Simferopol or Feodosia, as well as by car from anywhere in the country.

Attractions in popular resorts

The peninsula has a variety of resorts.

Balaclava

The most popular among tourists is Balaclava– a small town that is a real treasure trove of interesting places to visit:

Feodosia

– the second resort city that can attract the attention of vacationers, also has iconic attractions:

• Aivazovsky Gallery– a museum of marine painting, which includes the largest possible number of works by the artist;
• Greene Museum– a memorial museum of the popular romantic writer, which recreates the life and atmosphere of the times of his life.

The sea views that open in this part of Crimea are so beautiful that talented artists, as well as poets and other creative personalities could not ignore this beauty.

Sandy beaches

The main reason why tourists choose Crimea is, of course, endless beaches for every taste. In total on the peninsula about 75 most luxurious beaches extending for tens of kilometers.

TO the best sandy beaches include:

1. Snow-white coast of the village Olenevka And Mezhvodnoye;
2. Village Bay Black Sea;
3. Bounty and Scarlet Sails beaches Koktebele;
4. Secluded beaches Cape Meganom;
5. Most of the territory Evpatoria;
6. Dynamo Beach and Pearl Beach in Feodosia.

Regardless of the choice, a holiday in Crimea will bring a lot of positive impressions, and will also remain a pleasant event for any traveler.

Watch a video about several more attractions of the peninsula:

The map of Crimea has long been a fork in most sea routes connecting various tribes and countries. All this is due to the geographical location of the Republic and rare natural conditions.

From 1945 to 1991, the Crimean Republic was considered a region. Only after a while did it acquire the modality of the Republic. Located on the Crimean Peninsula, with a total area of ​​about 27 thousand square meters. km. Number of inhabitants - 2134.7 thousand people. On the southern and western sides it is washed by the Black Sea, on the eastern side by the Azov Sea. It is shared with the Russian Federation by the Kerch Strait. It is connected by land to the Kherson region of Ukraine. They are connected by the Perekop Isthmus and an artificial dam across the Sevash.

In 2019, various types of resorts and sanatoriums operate in Crimea, which are located both on the coast and inside the peninsula. In 2019, a detailed map of Crimea with cities and towns in Russian will help you decide on a recreation area and choose a convenient location for a sanatorium or hotel.

In its administrative-territorial structure, the peninsula consists of 14 districts, 16 cities, 11 of which are of republican significance, 56 large towns and 956 rural settlements. Simferopol is the administrative center of the republic, which has a diverse national composition. Its territory is inhabited by Russians, Ukrainians, Belarusians, Tatars, Uzbeks, Azerbaijanis, Armenians and other nations.

The territory of the peninsula is distinguished by considerable natural diversity. The mountains of Crimea are located in the south of the Republic, dividing the area into northern - flat and southern mountainous. The natural resources here are famous for natural gas deposits on the Azov shallows, iron ores and the subsoil of building materials. The Karadag region is famous for its underground storehouses of semi-precious stones.

Crimea is rich in a variety of attractions:

• Castle "Swallow's Nest";
• National Reserve - Tauride Chersonesus;
• Yalta house of the writer "White Dacha";
• Livadia Palace;
• Royal Kurgan in Kerch;
• Khan's Palace;
• Ancient estates of Alushta.

The most significant indicators of the Republic's economy are livestock breeding, retail trade turnover, and passenger traffic. Road transport is effectively developed. There is a mountain trolleybus connection "Simferopol - Alushta - Yalta". Coastal and international navigation is also of no small importance. There are several airports and about 10 sea ports on the peninsula.

There are famous resorts in Crimea - Saki, Koktebel, Stary Krym. A detailed map of the Crimean coast with cities and towns presented on our website will help you determine their location. In addition to health-improving areas, the Republic is rich in nature reserves: Nikitsky Botanical Garden, Yalta, Cape Martyan, Karadag.

The Crimean Peninsula is located in the northern part of the Black Sea. A satellite map of Crimea shows that from the northeast the area of ​​the peninsula is washed by the Sea of ​​Azov.
The highest point in the region is Mount Roman-Kosh, whose height is 1.5 thousand meters.
Crimea is connected to the mainland by the small Perekop Isthmus.

The territory has three different types of relief: mountainous part, area of ​​hilly plains and plains.
Yandex maps of Crimea clearly demonstrate that the vast territory of the peninsula is crossed by more than 250 waterways. There are also a large number of salt lakes in the region. The most famous and largest lake is Sasyk-Sivash.

The longest river is the Salgir. There are more than 150 nature reserves on the territory of Crimea. The region has rich recreational resources.

Central regions of Crimea

All cities in the region are connected with each other using bus routes. Also, the areas on the map of Crimea have trolleybus service. There are sea routes in the region. In Kerch there is a ferry crossing through which passengers and cargo are transported to the peninsula from the Krasnodar Territory.

The Bakhchisarai region predominantly has mountainous terrain. The area is famous for its ancient monuments: ancient cave settlements on mountain plateaus. Also in this area is the Grand Canyon Nature Reserve and various nature reserves.

A map of Crimea by regions in the east of the peninsula will help you find the Kirovsky district. The most important attractions of this part of the region are considered to be Old Crimea. In the east of the region there is the Feodosia Reservoir and Lake Achi.

Mining materials include the following materials: gravel, clay and limestone. The main place in the economy is given to agriculture. There are state farm factories and large farms in the area.

On the shore of the Karkinitsky Bay, using the map of Crimea, you can find the Razdolnensky district. Numerous natural resources are concentrated on its territory: therapeutic mud on Lake Bakalskoye, hydrogen sulfide springs, as well as climatic conditions favorable for treatment. Cereals, melons, and vegetables are grown on the fertile soils of the region. This area is considered a resort area.

A map of Crimea with villages shows where the Black Sea region is located, which is located on the Tarkhankut Peninsula. The area produces minerals such as shell rock, natural gas and limestone. The resort area of ​​this area is famous for budget holidays. There are industrial organizations and agricultural enterprises on the territory.

Map of Crimea with cities and villages

A map of Crimea with cities and villages will allow you to find and explore famous cities of the peninsula:

1. Simferopol is considered the capital of the region and an important industrial center. On its territory there are many food factories and companies: a dairy factory, a confectionery factory, a pasta factory, and a cognac factory.
2. Sevastopol is a city of federal significance. It houses the Russian fleet.
3. Kerch is a small city on the shore of the Kerch Strait. It is in this locality that the ferry crossing is located. This is one of the oldest cities in which many ancient architectural monuments have been preserved.
4. A detailed road map of Crimea will lead to Evpatoria. The city is located on the shores of the Kalamitsky Bay. On its territory there is an extended sanatorium-resort area, as well as the Old Town with an area of ​​ancient buildings. Evpatoria is famous for its large number of healing natural resources: mineral water, brine and healing mud. In the vicinity of the city there are famous lakes: Moinak, Sasyk and others.
5. Feodosia is a transport hub where road, water and railway routes converge. The resort industry is considered the basis of the economy. On the territory of the city there are beach areas, mineral springs and various sanatoriums.
6. Yalta is one of the most famous resorts on the peninsula.

Economy and industry of Crimea

With a map of Crimea with settlements you can find all the enterprises of the city. The main industries of the region include industry, tourism, construction and agriculture.
Scientific centers of various profiles are located on the peninsula. In the southern part there is an astrophysical observatory.

The bulk of industrial production occurs in manufacturing enterprises.
A map of Crimea will help you study the economic objects of the peninsula in detail. The most important industries in the region include: chemical, food, engineering and construction.
Grain farming is developed on the peninsula. Wool, milk and meat are also produced.

There are more than 700 sanatorium-resort institutions and large hotels in Crimea.
The Crimean peninsula is distinguished by its richest recreational resources.

We offer detailed maps of Crimea. As a rule, they are all with cities and towns, some with streets and house numbers, in Russian. Here is a satellite map, updated in real time and relevant for 2019, and static data - physical, contour, with attractions, with areas, with resorts, the Crimean coast and other types of cartographic data.

Crimea on Google.Maps

Crimea on OpenStreetMap

Crimea on Wikimapia

For you, we have selected only the best cartographic services in Russia and abroad, working online and offering really useful, the latest high-resolution satellite maps, so that you can take a more detailed look at the Crimean Peninsula, its coast, attractions, cities, towns and villages with house numbers along the streets, resorts and natural resources.

If you need a detailed map of Crimea with the latest, regularly updated satellite information, sometimes even in real time, then your choice is Yandex maps. By default, a hybrid image is loaded here - satellite and schematic, although you can select a specific layer. Google Maps– also a good service; on the diagram, which can be changed to display in “satellite” mode, you can see a lot, although less than on the previous resource. The reason is that Google is more designed for Western Europe rather than Russia, although the trend is changing.

Maps of Crimea differ from the other two services from Google and Yandex, since everyone can participate in their creation, which is why they are very detailed. Open Street Maps- a unique project where it is not difficult to find even the most unknown attractions of the Crimean peninsula, especially natural ones (waterfalls, rocks, mountains, caves, etc.). Map from Wikimapia- this is also an interesting thing, showing such details as interesting places, routes, even fields planted with certain grains are shown here. And it's all online!

The best static maps of the Crimea peninsula

Attractions map
Road map
Physical card
Districts map
Resorts map

Here you will find the most detailed physical maps, roads, attractions and resorts of Crimea. To view the desired option in detail, click on the desired thumbnail. If you need to download a map of Crimea, then click on its image, and then save it to a folder on your computer. If you have interesting maps or diagrams of the Crimean Peninsula, then you can send them to the address. We will gladly publish them, perhaps they will be of great benefit to someone.

Detailed maps of cities, towns, villages and resorts

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Here we will regularly add detailed maps of Crimean cities. In addition to the fact that we will pay attention to large cities and popular resorts, we will add data received from satellites about small villages and towns that are just becoming popular resort regions of Tavrida. Well, you, dear readers, can also make your overwhelming contribution to our good cause. Send your maps for publication, comment on the ones added, say what is wrong, what needs to be added to the site, and what should be removed from it, what is no longer relevant.